JANUARY 6, 2009
PAULSBORO.
N.J.
6:00 P.M.
ANNUAL REORGANIZATION AND
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chamber:
Mayor Burzichelli presided at the annual
reorganization and first regular meeting of Council held on the above date and
place.
The opening prayer was given by Mayor
Burzichelli who recited “Harry Truman’s Prayer”.
Mayor Burzichelli asked all those present
to join in the salute to the flag, which was conducted by Borough Clerk
VanScoy.
Mayor Burzichelli called the meeting to
order and asked Borough Clerk VanScoy to read the opening statement regarding
the Open Public Meetings Act.
Judge Christine Allen-Jackson officiated the Swearing In of Joe L. Kidd as Councilperson.
Councilman Kidd introduced his
family: His son Joe, Jr. and his wife
Tracy, his daughter Dawn, his wife Natalie and his niece Roslyn. He thanked everyone for coming and thanked
the residents who supported him and Councilman Morina. He stated 2009 is going to be a rough year on
the taxpayers. Mayor and Council has to look closely at the finances of the Borough.
Senator Steve Sweeney officiated the Swearing In of Paul Morina as Councilperson.
Councilman Morina recognized and thanked Senator/Gloucester County Freeholder Director Steve Sweeney, his brother who is the Sheriff, Carmel Morina, his wife and three children. He stated the Borough has to keep fighting and pushing and thanked the residents for their support.
Mayor Burzichelli thanked Senator Sweeney for his support of Paulsboro and the Borough couldn’t have a better friend.
Senator Sweeney
stated Paulsboro is a tough little town.
The
Mayor Burzichelli recognized Dr. Warren Wallace, Gloucester County Freeholder.
Freeholder Wallace stated he was very excited about the Port as it will help Paulsboro and its residents.
Mayor Burzichelli recognized Frank Di Marco, Councilmember in Deptford and Gloucester County Freeholder.
Freeholder DiMarco stated he was pleased to be here in Paulsboro, thanked everyone and wished everyone a happy and healthy New Year.
Mayor Burzichelli recognized the Borough Solicitor, Michael Angelini who is also the Chairman of the Democrat Committee.
Michael Angelini congratulated Councilmen Kidd and Morina. He looks forward to working with Paulsboro and it has been since 1986 that he has been the Borough Solicitor. He appreciated being recognized and felt Mayor Burzichelli is a great Mayor. He wished everyone a happy, healthy and safe New Year.
Mayor Burzichelli recognized Sheriff Carmel Morina.
Sheriff Carmel Morina congratulated Councilmen Kidd and Morina. He stated it felt good to “come home”. He wished Mayor and Council a lot of luck and anything the county can do, he will work with them.
Members present were: Giovannitti, Hamilton, Haynes, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski.
Election of President of Council:
Councilman Hamilton nominated
Larry Haynes, Sr. as President of Council.
Council President Haynes thanked the members of Council for allowing him to serve as Council President.
Mayor Burzichelli recognized Dan Dalton, Borough Insurance Agent, Mark Brunermer from Sickels and Associates and Melanie Adamson from Remington and Vernick Engineers.
Mayor Burzichelli opened the meeting to
the public.
Barry Corradetti,
Mayor Burzichelli stated the PILOT money
of $500,000 is going into the Borough’s coffers.
Mr. Corradetti questioned if the Borough
is looking as bad as last year with the taxes.
Mayor Burzichelli stated he wanted to say
that it isn’t as bad but he couldn’t say.
Mr. Corradetti congratulated Councilmen
Kidd and Morina.
Patrick Schubert,
Mayor Burzichelli stated he couldn’t
disagree with Mr. Schubert more.
Joyceline Gaines,
There wasn’t any further public participation.
Mayor Burzichelli announced the following Councilmanic Committee Chairperson appointments for the year 2009:
FINANCE COMMITTEE: Chairperson: Joe L. Kidd
Elsie Tedeski
Paul Morina
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: Chairperson:
W. Jeffery
Elsie Tedeski
John J. Giovannitti
STREET AND HIGHWAY COMMITTEE: Chairperson: John A. Giovannitti
Larry Haynes, Sr.
W. Jeffery
UTILITIES COMMITTEE: Chairperson: Larry Haynes, Sr.
John A. Giovannitti
W.
Jeffery
PUBLIC PROPERTY COMMITTEE: Chairperson: Elsie Tedeski
Larry Haynes, Sr.
Paul Morina
COMMUNITY BETTERMENT COMMITTEE: Chairperson: Paul Morina
Joe L. Kidd
John A. Giovannitti
SCHOOL BOARD LIAISON COMMITTEE: Chairperson: Joe L. Kidd
W.
Jeffery
Paul Morina
CONSTRUCTION AND LICENSING OFFICE: Chairperson: John A.
Giovannitti
W. Jeffery
Elsie Tedeski
ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT: Chairperson: Mayor
John J. Burzichelli
Larry Haynes, Sr.
Elsie Tedeski
Giovannitti moved and
All were in favor of the motion.
Minutes of a Work
Session Meeting held on December 16, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Haynes
moved and
CONSENT AGENDA:
R.
#01.09: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A DEPUTY MAYOR FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO. Haynes moved and
R. #01.09. Roll call: Ayes: Giovannitti, Hamilton, Haynes, Kidd, Morina, Tedeski. Nays: None. Motion carried.
R. #02.98: RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATES, TIME AND PLACE OF THE VARIOUS
MEETINGS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO,
Mayor Burzichelli stated the above Resolution has to be amended to change the Work Session Meeting of January 20th, 2009 to January 22nd, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. due to the President’s Inauguration.
Haynes moved and
Mayor Burzichelli stated a special meeting has to be scheduled to hold the Landlord Licensing Hearing. He would like to have it scheduled on January 22, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
Haynes moved and
R. #03.09: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES OF ALL PUBLIC MONIES AND OTHER FUNDS OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR THE YEAR 2009. (Wachovia Bank and The Bank.)
R. #04.09: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO,
R. #05.09: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PETTY CASH FUNDS FOR THE BOROUGH CLERK AND CHIEF OF POLICE FOR 2009.
R. #06.09:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH COUNCIL TO EMPLOY A BOROUGH ATTORNEY
FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO IN
R. #07.09: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO EMPLOY A BOROUGH AUDITOR FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR THE YEAR 2009. (Nick L. Petroni.)
R.
#08.09: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH COUNCIL TO EMPLOY A BOROUGH
PROSECUTOR FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO,
R.
#09.09: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH COUNCIL TO EMPLOY A PUBLIC DEFENDER
FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO, COUNTY
OF GLOUCESTER AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR THE YEAR 2009. (Emmett Primas, Esq.)
R. #10.09: RESOLUTION APPOINTING A BOROUGH
TREASURER FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO,
R. #11.09: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR BOROUGH ENGINEER PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 ET SEQ. (GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES). (Remington and Vernick Engineers.)
R. #12.09: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 ET SEQ. (WATER & SEWER ENGINEERING SERVICES). (Sickels and Associates.)
R. #13.09: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BOROUGH COUNCIL TO EMPLOY A BOROUGH INSURANCE AGENT AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR 2009. (Daniel Dalton, Brown and Brown of NJ, Inc. d/b/a Dalton Insurance Agency.)
R. #14.09: RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO APPOINTING REDEVELOPMENT COUNSEL FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO. (M. James Maley and Maley and Associates.)
R. #15.09: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO EMPLOY A BOROUGH APPRAISER FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO. (Allen G. Black & A. Craig Black and Todd & Black, Inc.)
R. #16.09: RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH TRIAD ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT
SERVICES.
R.
#17.09: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
HIRING OF BOND COUNSEL FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO. (Parker McCay.)
R. #18.09: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO FOR THE YEAR 2009. (Triad Associates.)
R. #19.09: RESOLUTION APPOINTING DEPUTY MUNICIPAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR 2009. (Destiny Jiles-Deberry.)
R. #20.09: RESOLUTION APPOINTING
A MUNICIPAL COURT RECORDER FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO,
R. #21.09: RESOLUTION APPOINTING
SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO,
R. #22.09: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RULES OF ORDER FOR
THE CONDUCT OF BOROUGH MEETINGS FOR THE YEAR 2009.
R. #23.09:
RESOLUTION APPOINTING WATER AND SEWER SEARCH CLERK FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO
FOR THE YEAR 2009. (Rita
Costenbader.)
R.
#24.09: RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO ADOPTING A CASH
MANAGEMENT PLAN AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF NEW
R. #26.09: RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO APPOINTING ALTERNATE FUND COMMISSIONER FOR THE MUNICIPAL JOINT INSURANCE FUND FOR THE YEAR 2009. (Keith Hogle, Jr.)
R. #28.09: RESOLUTION APPOINTING A PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER AS PER N.J.A.C. 17:27-3.5 FOR THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO. (Kathy A. VanScoy.)
R. #29.09: RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO APPOINTING MARC KAMP AS THE PAULSBORO ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DIRECTOR.
R. #30.09: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF BILLS OUT OF THE 2008 RESERVE ACCOUNTS.
R. #31.09: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF BILLS OUT OF THE 2009 TEMPORARY BUDGET.
R. #32.09: RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO PROVIDING FOR INTEREST AND A GRACE PERIOD ON TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2009.
R. #33.09: RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO APPOINTING WILLIAM J. GOLDEN AS MUNICIPAL
COURT JUDGE. (William Golden, Esq.)
R. #34.09: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN BALANCES ON WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS.
R. #35.09: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR DISALLOWANCE OF A SENIOR CITIZEN DEDUCTION.
R. #36.08: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE
PREPARATION OF COUNCILMANIC AGENDAS FOR THE BOROUGH OF
PAULSBORO.
R. #37.08: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 – WELLS NO. 8 & 9 AND OBSERVATION WELL CONSTRUCTION IN THE BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO.
Haynes moved and
TAX SEARCH CLERK: Barbara Sockwell.
IMPROVEMENT SEARCH CLERK: Kathy A. VanScoy.
ZONING OFFICER: Marc Kamp.
Haynes moved
and
APPOINTMENTS
TO THE VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BY
MAYOR BURZICHELLI AND CONFIRMED BY MOTION IF NECESSARY:
GILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Mayor Appoints with Consent of Council:
5 Year Term – Rita Kelly
LAND USE BOARD: Mayor Appoints without Consent of Council:
Class II: Official: Phil Zimm
Class III: Member of Council:
Alternate Member of Council: John A. Giovannitti
Class IV: Citizens:
1. James Scott – 4 Year Term
2. Allen Gray – 4 Year Term
3. Alice Williams – Alternate 1 – 2 Year Term
4. Rita Kelly – Alternate 2 – 2 Year Term
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION: Mayor Appoints without consent of Council: 7 Members – One (1) would be Liaison to Land Use Board (Terms to be determined)
1. Dot Hardy – 3 Year Term
2. Vacant – 3 Year Term – (Will be appointed at the next Work Session Meeting.)
CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION: Mayor Appoints without Consent of Council:
1. Vacant – 3 Year Term – (Will be appointed at the next Work Session
Meeting.)
Appointment of Mayor’s Special Committees:
Public Celebration/Events Committee: Chairperson: Elsie Tedeski
Lighthouse Committee: Chairperson: Marc Kamp
Crime Free Housing Committee : Chairperson: Paul Morina
Haynes moved and
Summary of
Reports and copies of Minutes of meetings. Haynes moved and
Receipt of Bids: Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection and Disposal:
Waste Management of New Jersey, Inc.
Option #1: Option #2 Option #3
Year One (1) $227,496.00 $343,692.00 $347,292.00
Year Two (2) $232.044.00 $350,556.00 $349,692.00
Year Three (3) $236,676.00 $357,564.00 $361,164.00
Casworth Enterprises, Inc.
Option #1 Option #2 Option #3
Year One (1) $225,000.00 $318,600.00 $323,400.00
Year Two (2) $225,000.00 $318,600.00 $323,400.00
Year Three (3) $229,500.00 $324,972.00 $329,772.00
Haynes moved and
Letter from William G. Dressel, Jr., New Jersey State League of
Municipalities, regarding COAH
Deadline Extension Denied. Haynes
moved and
Memo from
Chief Frank Grogan regarding on street Handicapped parking request
MAYOR
AND COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilwoman Tedeski wished everyone a Happy New Year. She congratulated Councilmen Kidd and Morina. She thanked everyone for their support and continued support. She further thanked Patrick Schubert and Joyceline Gaines for speaking up as Council needs the eyes and ears of the resident to let Council know what they are doing and not doing.
Councilman Morina wished everyone a Happy New Year. He congratulated Councilman Kidd and informed Councilman Kidd that it has been a pleasure running with him. He sees major changes in the next few years.
Councilman Giovannitti congratulated Councilmen Kidd and Morina. He thanked everyone for being at the meeting as well as the Police Department, Administrator Salvatore and the Department Heads. He felt Paulsboro is a wonderful community and wonderful families. The Borough needs everyone’s contribution to help the Borough. There are a segment of people who are not respectful and do not have pride in this town.
Councilman Kidd wished everyone a Happy New Year. He congratulated Councilman Morina. He stated the Borough lost a 17 year old youth on New Year’s Day and asked for a moment of silence.
At this time, there was a moment of silence.
Councilman Kidd discussed Triad and the grants, the appropriate authority for the Police Department, juvenile probation, community service, the front office replacement, ExxonMobil, Council Committee Heads and the Department Head Meetings. He would like to get feedback to the Mayor and Council from these meetings as it could help in getting grants. The Borough cannot depend on taxpayer dollars.
Councilman Kidd thanked Councilman Giovannitti for bringing another outfit in regarding Health Insurance.
Councilman Kidd questioned if Resolution No. 08.08 would not be a conflict.
Mayor Burzichelli stated this matter has been researched and it is not a conflict.
Councilman Hamilton congratulated Councilmen Kidd and Morina and Council President Haynes on becoming Council President.
Councilman Hamilton discussed the tragedy in Paulsboro and needs to the residents to keep calling in to the Police Department as it may save a life. The Mayor and Council needs the help from the community to make sure the residents are safe.
Council President Haynes thanked the Department Heads and the Borough workers as he will be looking to them for suggestions. He has served for 20 years and no one will find a more committed Governing Body as right now. He stated no one should ever question them as they are out in the community. The Council may make mistakes but do not doubt the commitment of the Governing Body.
Mayor Burzichelli stated there will be more information circulating regarding the GAPCAP program “Ready or Not”.
Mayor Burzichelli
wished everyone a Happy New Year. He
thanked the regulars who attend the Council Meetings, there needs to be more
resolution on cleaning the streets. The
problem that Council faces is that society has changed but Council will build
on the positive. He is very pleased to
live here and he chooses to live here.
It is his 15th year as Mayor.
He felt significant progress has been made. The budget is faced with corporate greed and
the Governing Body will do the very best they can to take the edge off. If you take the budget away, the year was a
great year due to the
Haynes moved and
This is a brief summary of the
Reorganization Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Paulsboro
held on January 6, 2009 and should not be considered a verbatim transcript of
the meeting.
Respectfully
submitted,
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Kathy A. VanScoy, RMC/CMC John J. Burzichelli, Mayor
Borough Clerk